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“It’s Shameful”: Falz Slams Nigeria’s Slow Progress in 2025, Opens Up on Industry Pressures and Personal Heartbreak
Nigerian rapper, actor, and social activist Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has once again voiced his disappointment over Nigeria’s sluggish development, particularly in areas as fundamental as electricity and drainage infrastructure.
Speaking in a candid interview with HipTV, the Bop Daddy crooner expressed his deep frustration with the state of the nation in 2025, describing many of the issues still plaguing the country as both “embarrassing” and “unacceptable.”
“The biggest thing practically speaking is the yield of electricity. It’s still wild. In 2025, we’re still dealing with ‘up NEPA,’” Falz lamented, referencing the iconic exclamation that accompanies the return of electricity in Nigerian homes, a symbol of the country’s decades-long struggle with unstable power supply.
He also criticized Nigeria’s poor drainage infrastructure, which continues to make life difficult for citizens every rainy season.
“Any small rainfall like this, we have to be swimming around. It’s shameful,” he added.
Shifting gears to the entertainment scene, Falz acknowledged that while the Nigerian creative industry is booming, many of its contributors are silently grappling with mental health struggles.
“The entertainment industry is mad — in a good way. There’s a lot of talent, but many people are suffering mentally. Everyone has some degree of madness, it just varies,” he said, calling for more open conversations around mental well-being.
Adding a personal twist to the interview, Falz recalled a painful romantic episode that left him humbled. Hoping to impress a woman he admired, he went all out with a candlelit dinner and flowers, only to face rejection by the end of the night.
“I thought we were on the same page, but apparently not,” he said, laughing at the memory.
Reflecting on his journey to fame, Falz addressed how many initially doubted his talent, attributing his early success to his famous father, renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN). But over time, he carved out his own identity.
“Eventually, I blew. I made a name for myself. Now when people see him, they say, ‘That’s Falz’s dad,’” he joked.
Since the interview aired, clips have circulated widely across social media, sparking conversations about Nigeria’s lingering infrastructure issues and the mental toll of life, even in the spotlight.
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